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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the computer.

Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register.

Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid

using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control

systems that regularly switch on and off.

Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.

If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does

not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all

devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself.

Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current

protection for this computer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Beii Anschluiz des Computers an die Netzversorgung mug sichergestellt werden, dat3 die Geb3udeinstallation mit einem 16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.

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Importantes instructions de sécurité

Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de be&n. Observer soigneusement tous les avertksements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.

D&brancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.

Ne pas placer I’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni p&s d’une source de cbaleur.

Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aeration de l’appareil. Ne pas introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.

Utiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation t!lectrique indique sur Yetiquette.

Tout 1’4quipement doit &re branche sur des prises de courant avec contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m&e circuit qu’un appareil 21 photocopies ou un syst&me de controle de ventilation avec commutation

S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de I’ordinateur n’est pas alsMc2 ni effiloch6.

Dans le cas ou on utilise rm cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, s’assurer que I’intensite en amperes requise pour tous les appareils branch& sur ce cordon ne soit pas sup&ieure h la capacitk du cordon. S’assurer aussi que cette intenste ne depasse jamais la somme de 15 amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.

Sauf dans les cas spkcifiques expliq& clans ce manuel de l’usager, ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de r&parer l’ordinateur soi-meme.

Dkbrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un tecbnicien qualifie darts les circonstances suivantes:

marcbe-a&t

automatique.

Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimks; si un liquide a p&&r& a l’intkieur de l’appareil; si on a laiss4 tomber l’appareil ou si le boitier est endommage; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou fonctionne dune man&e t&s differente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que les commandes d&&s dans les directives.

Pour utiliser I’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est r&wake que le b&iment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour

prot&er

I’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

Connect

the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected

Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this

~.titi~t

has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of communications.

L.e prksent appareil num&ique n’kmet pas de bruits applicables brouillage

aux

appareils numkriqucs

radio&ctrique

Classe B prescritcs darts le r&glement sur le

6dicte par le MinistLre des

radio&ctriques

d&passant les limites

Communications du Canada

Introduction

Your new EPSON® computer is a versatile system ideally suited for use as a network server or high-powered workstation. It offers the following features:

Upgradable 486SX, SX2, DX, DX2, or Pentium™ OverDrive™

processor

Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the video and hard disk drive in standard configurations

High-speed, 32-bit local bus interfaces for both SVGA video

and IDE hard disk drives

4MB or 8MB of internal memory, expandable to 64MB

System and video BIOS shadow RAM

8KB of internal processor cache, with support for 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB of external cache

1MB of on board video memory, expandable to 2MB

Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor on DX, DX2, and Pentium OverDrive systems

Local bus video with True Color™ support, which lets your monitor display up to 16.8 million colors

Built-in SVGA port with support for energy-conserving monitors

Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port

One built-in PS/2™ compatible keyboard port and one built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port

Three 16-bit, ISA option/expansion slots (one full-length

and two half-length) and two 32-bit VESA local bus slots

(VESA slots can also be used for ISA cards)

Space for up to four mass storage devices, three externally

accessible and one internal; on-board controllers support

up to two IDE hard disk drives and two diskette drives Password security and anti-virus features.

Your system contains local bus interfaces for the video and IDE controllers. These buses can transfer data at the full speed of your processor rather than at the standard 8.33 MHz ISA bus

speed, so your system can access the hard disk drive and process video data far more quickly. The local bus video, combined with the standard 1MB of on-board video memory, provides fast video response in a range of resolutions and colors. (See Appendix A for a list of supported resolutions.)

In standard configurations, this computer complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program, which promotes the manufacture of energyefficient printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s

“GreenPC” feature places the hard disk drive in a low-power

standby mode when the mouse or keyboard has been inactive for a specified period of time.

Note

If you have an Energy Star compliant monitor, it also goes into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving video signals from your computer. (Screens on

non-compliant monitors go blank, but do not enter a low-power standby mode.)

The VESA option slots allow you to install high-performance VESA-compliant devices such as a graphics accelerator card, SCSI adapter, or network controller.

2 Introduction

Your computer’s SETUP configuration program lets you select different time-out periods for the hard disk drive and video signals so you can ensure that the standby feature fits the way you work.

Your system may have been configured for you. If so, everything you need to get started is already in place. The settings for your hardware configuration have been adjusted to ensure optimal system performance. The hard disk drive may contain the operating system and Microsoft® Windows™. In addition, the drivers needed to take advantage of your system’s local bus features and enhanced video resolutions may have been installed for you.

Optional Equipment

You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options, as described below. (Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 4 and 5.)

System Memory

By adding 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB.

Video Memory

You can increase the video memory in your system to 2MB, which allows you to use higher video resolutions with more colors.

Introduction 3

Cache Memory

You can increase the cache memory to 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB by installing additional SRAM chips on your main system board. Additional cache allows your system to access frequently used data faster, improving the overall performance of the system.

Microprocessor

Your system supports the following microprocessors:

486SX/25 or /33

486SX2/50 or /66

486DX/33, /40, or /50

486DX2/50 or /66

Pentium OverDrive.

Drives

Your system can hold up to four mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install additional drives.

4 Introduction

SVGA and IDE Drivers

Your computer comes with special SVGA and IDE drivers for

the integrated local bus SVGA and IDE hard disk drive interfaces. The IDE driver lets you use the high-speed, 32-bit local bus IDE hard disk drive interface which dramatically increases the speed of your computer as it reads from and writes to your hard disk drive.

The SVGA drivers allow you to take advantage of the local bus and extended VGA features such as high resolutions and

132-column text mode when you run popular application programs.

If your system was configured for you, these drivers have

already been installed. If you need to install them yourself, see

Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the IDE driver. The

README.TXT file on Drivers diskette 2 tells you how to install

video drivers for specific applications. See Chapter 2 for more

information.

Introduction 5

How to Use This Manual

This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need.

Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer.

Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to define your computer’s configuration. You may need to do

this the first time you use your computer. If you change the configuration later, you will need to run it again. This chapter also describes how to install the IDE driver that allows you to take advantage of your hard disk drive’s local bus capabilities.

Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such as resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the processor speed.

Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as microprocessor upgrades, option cards, and memory modules.

Chapter 5 explains how to install and remove disk drives. Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips. The Appendix lists the specifications of your computer and the

operating environments that have been tested on your system. At the end of this manual you’ll find a Glossary, an Index, and

a list of international marketing locations.

6 Introduction

Where to Get Help

If you purchased your computer in the United States or

Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service

through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON Connection.” In the United States, dial (800) 922-8911.

In Canada, dial (800) GO-EPSON.

Call the EPSON Connection for the following:

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of EPSON products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Center

Customer relations

EPSON technical information library fax service

Product literature on current and new products.

You can purchase accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON

products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales

only). In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON. When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify

your system and its configuration, and provide any error messages to the support staff. See Chapter 6 for more information.

If you purchased your computer outside the United States or Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed at the end of this manual.

Introduction 7

If you need help with any software application program you

are using, see the documentation that came with that program

for technical support information.

CompuServe On-line Support

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.@

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:

An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe

Your own user ID and password

A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine, CompuServe’s monthly publication

To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call the following U.S. telephone number: (614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.

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Introduction

Optional Equipment

System Memory.. Video Memory Cache Memory Microprocessor

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SVGA and IDE Drivers How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Choosing a Location

Unpacking Your Computer Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Connecting System Components

Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse

Connecting a Monitor

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Computer Turning Off the Computer

Chapter 2

Using SETUP

Starting the SETUP Program

Using the System Setup Option

Checking System Memory

Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types

Setting Up Your System

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Using the Advanced System Setup Options Setting the Boot Options Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options Using the Virus Protection Features Using the Green PC Features Viewing the System Summary

Exiting SETUP Post-SETUP Procedures Installing the IDE Driver Installing Video Drivers

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Chapter 3

Working Comfortably

Using Energy Wisely Using Your Green PC Features Inserting and Removing Diskettes Stopping a Resetting the Computer Using a Password Changing the Processor Speed

Chapter 4

Removing the Cover Replacing the Cover Locating the Internal Components Changing the Jumper Settings

Setting the Jumpers

Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs)

Inserting SIMMs Removing SIMMs

Installing an Option Card

Installing a Card in a Full-length Slot InstaIIing a Card in a HaIf-length Slot

Removing an Option Card

Adding Video Memory

Using Your Computer

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Chapter 5

Removing the Diskette Drive and Mounting Bracket Installing a Hard Disk Drive Using the Mounting Bracket

Removing the Mounting Frames Installing the Hard Disk Drive Below the Diskette Drive. Replacing the Bracket and Drives in the Computer Connecting the Drive Cables Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive

Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket

Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay

Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive. Installing the Drive Connecting the Drive and Power Cables

Removing a Drive from an External Bay Post-installation Procedures

Installing and Removing Drives

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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System The Computer Will Not Start The Computer Does Not Respond Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Password Problems Software Problems Printer Problems

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Physical Characteristics Power Supply Option Slot Power Limits Environmental Requirement Video Resolutions and Colors Hard Disk Drive Types

Drive Option Information DMA Assignments Hardware Interrupts System Memory Map System I/O Address Map System Board Components Microprocessor Upgrades Connector Pin Assignments

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Setting Up Your System

This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. It includes the following information:

Getting started

Setting the voltage selector switch

Connecting system components

Turning the computer on and off.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below for choosing a location for your new system and unpacking it.

Choosing a Location

before you set up your system, choose a convenient location

that provides a flat, hard surface. Do not place your system too

close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television, which generates an electromagnetic field. Protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and

smoke, and avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat.

Setting up Your System

1-1

Unpacking Your Computer

When you unpack your system components, make sure you have these items:

computer

power cord

diskettes

If you purchased optional equipment that wasn’t installed at the factory-such as option cards, memory modules, a hard disk, or a diskette drive-install these options before you connect your computer. See chapters 4 and 5 for instructions.

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Setting up Your

system

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Your system is powered by a 200 watt power supply. The power supply voltage is controlled by a switch on the computer’s back panel that may be set to 110 VAC or 220 VAC.

The computer is shipped with the voltage selector switch set to 110 VAC. This setting is appropriate for line source voltages between 100 and 120 VAC. This is generally the appropriate setting if you will use the computer in North America, South America, or Japan.

If you plan to operate the computer in the United Kingdom, Europe, or some South American countries, you will almost certainly need to reset the voltage selector switch to 220 VAC. Line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC are acceptable with the switch set to 220 VAC.

Caution

before you turn on the power to your system you must be sure the voltage selector is set to the appropriate setting for

the electrical power source in your location or you will

seriously damage your system.

To change the voltage selector switch setting, slide the switch to the left to select 110 VAC, or to the right to select 220 VAC.

voltage selector switch

Setting Up Your System

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Connecting System Components

Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and other devices.

monitor cable

power

Your system also includes two removable panels above the mouse and keyboard ports. You can remove these panels if you

want to install a game port connector to the game port interface on the system board or if you install an optional external port.

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Setting Up Your System

Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse

To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B.

If you have a PS/2 compatible mouse, connect it to the computer’s built-in mouse port by inserting the connector into the port marked

Caution

Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the mouse connector into

the MOUSE port,

If your system has not already been configured, you may need

to install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual for instructions. (If you are using Windows, the Windows installation program automatically loads a mouse driver for Windows applications.)

MOUSE.

or you may damage your system.

Connecting a Monitor

You can connect your VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer built-in VGA port as described below.

Place your monitor near the computer. Turn the monitor and computer around so the backs are facing you.

2. There should be two cables provided with your monitor: the monitor cable (to connect it to the computer) and the power cable (to connect it to the power source). On most monitors, the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor. If your monitor does not have an attached cable, connect the cable to it now.

Setting Up Your System

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3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the connector into the port.

VGA

port on the computer. Then insert the

Caution

To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it.

4. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

5. Plug the monitor’s power cord into the power inlet on the back of the monitor.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded

electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the computer.

before you plug the monitor’s power cord into the back

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Setting Up Your System

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Your computer has one bidirectional parallel and two serial

ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the appropriate instructions below.

Using the parallel port

Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer:

Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you.

Align the connector end of the printer cable with the

PARALLEL

screws, tighten them.

Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place.

Plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining

Using the serial ports

If you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) pork. Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector.

To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the pork marked serial device, use the

COM1

and

COM1

COM2.

If you are connecting only one

port.

Setting Up Your System

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Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to connect the computer’s power cord:

Plug the power cord into the power inlet on the back of the computer.

WARNING

To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.

2. Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.

Turning On the Computer

Once you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power. The features on the front panel are shown below.

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diskette drive

Setting Up Your System

power button

Before you turn on your computer, be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual.

Follow these steps to turn on your system:

1. If there is a protective card in the diskette drive, remove it.

2. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices connected to the computer.

3. If you do not have a hard disk with an operating system loaded on it, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A.

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the right side of the front panel.

The power indicator lights up, then the screen displays the BIOS version number and copyright information. The computer performs its power-on diagnostics, which are a series of checks to make sure everything is working correctly. During diagnostics, you see a message telling you to press F2 to run the SETUP program. (Chapter 2 describes starting and using SETUP.)

When the computer completes its testing, it displays a screen describing the system’s configuration. If necessary, press the

Pause

screen. Then press any key to continue the startup process.

5. If your system is configured to automatically load a program

(such as Windows), you see the first menu or screen display of that program. If not, you may see the operating system prompt, such as C : \> or

If there is no operating system installed on your computer,

you may see an error message. Ignore the message for now;

once you install the operating system, you will not see this message.

key on the keyboard to view the configuration

\>.

Setting Up Your System

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Now you need to run the SETUP program to make sure your computer is configured properly. First turn off the computer, as described below, then see Chapter 2 for instructions. When you finish running SETUP, see “Post-SETUP Procedures” on page

2-16

for guidelines on what to do next.

Turning Off the Computer

Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:

Save your data and exit any application programs.

Check the hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light(s) to make sure they are not on. Don’t turn off the computer if the light is on, because you can damage the drive or lose data.

Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s).

Press the power button to turn off the computer.

Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices.

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Setting Up Your System

Chapter 2

Running SETUP and Installing Drivers

Your computer has a configuration program, SETUP, contained within the BIOS chip on the system board. This program allows you to change the settings for your hardware configuration.

The computer also comes with several drivers and utilities on diskette, which may be already installed on your hard disk. These drivers and utilities let you take advantage of some of

the advanced features of your system, like the local bus hard disk drive interface and the local bus SVGA capabilities of the built-in video interface.

This chapter describes using SETUP and installing the local bus IDE driver. If you want information about installing video drivers or utilities, see the README.TXT file included on Drivers diskette 2.

Using SETUP

You may need to run the SETUP program the first time you use

your computer. If your system came unconfigured, you need to define how it is set up. If your system was configured for you, you may want to check the settings or adjust the date and time.

You also may need to run SETUP again later if you change

your configuration. SETUP lets you verify or change the following:

System settings such as date, time, diskette drives, and type of video display

Automatic or manual selection of hard disk drives

Running SETUP and Installing Drivers

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Automatic or manual selection of advanced hardware

features for optimizing system performance

System booting options

Security password and anti-virus features

Green PC options, such as the time intervals before the

system and the hard disk drive go into low-power standby

mode. SETUP also provides summary information about your system. The SETUP program and the factory default options for your

computer are stored in the computer’s ROM (read-only memory). The configuration information you enter is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.

Starting the SETUP Program

When you start your computer, it performs some power-on diagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see the

following message:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Press F2 to run SETUP. This message is only on the screen for a few seconds. If you missed it, restart your computer and try again. (If you want, you can disable this message in SETUP.)

If, during power-on diagnostics, the system detects an error in your system configuration, you hear two beeps and see an error message followed by this message:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to run SETUP

Press F2 to run SETUP.

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SETUP displays the Main Menu. From this menu, you can select the various options to identify your system’s configuration and then save your new values. If you change your mind, you can cancel any changes you have made and restore the default values stored in ROM or load the previously stored values.

The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations.

Key

t.Lt --f

Home or F1 or Alt H

F5 or F6 or + or

Spacebar

F10

Enter Esc or Alt X

Function

Move the cursor to the next or previous modifiable option

End

Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of the menu Displays a help screen describing the option currently

highlighted Selects the previous value Selects the next value

Supplies the factory default values for the SETUP options on the current screen

Ignores any changes you have made on the current

screen

Selects the current option or value

Returns to the previous screen or Main Menu

While you are in SETUP, the bottom of the screen lists the keys you can press to perform specific functions.

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Using the System Setup Option

When you select this option, you see the System Setup screen. From this screen, you can set the system time and date, define your video display type, check system memory, and define the diskette drives.

Move the cursor to the value you want to change. Then increase or decrease the value until you see the one you want.

Setting the time and date

The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time-even when the computer is turned off. Once you set the System Time and System Date options, you should not need to change them, unless you adjust the time for daylight savings or a different time zone. (The computer automatically changes the date for leap years.)

Setting the video display type

The Video System option allows you to define the type of display you are using. If you have connected a VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port, select

EGA/VGA.

If you connected a monitor that doesn’t support VGA to a video adapter card installed in your system, select either the CGA 80 x 25 or the Monochrome option. If you installed a video adapter card, make sure you disable the on-board SVGA controller by setting jumpers J20 and J21 to the Off position.

(See Chapter 4 for information on jumper settings.)

Checking System Memory

When you boot your system, the system BIOS updates the memory size automatically. You see the memory configuration displayed in the System Memory and Extended Memory fields on this SETUP screen.

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You cannot change these values; if they are not what you expect them to be, check your jumper settings. Also, check that the SIMM(s) are securely seated in their sockets. (See chapter 4.)

Setting the diskette drive(s)

On your system, diskette drive A is the 3.5-inch, highdensity

drive installed in the computer. You may also have another

drive of a different size or capacity; this is drive B. Check the

settings for both drives and correct them if necessary.

Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types

The Fixed Disk Setup option defines the types of hard disk drives you have installed in your system. When you select this option, you see the Fixed Disk Setup screen, select Fixed Disk 0 Control or Fixed Disk 1 Control.

Your computer comes with a hard disk auto-sensing feature. Press Enter when the Autotype Fixed Disk option is highlighted. The system detects the type of hard disk drive and fills in the remaining fields on the screen.

screen.

From this

If you are using an older drive or a preformatted drive, it may not support the auto-sensing feature. If you press the Autotype Fixed Disk option is highlighted and the drive parameters do not match your drive, check Appendix A to see if your drive’s parameters are included in the hard disk drive table. If not, you need to define your own drive type or reformat the disk. See the next section for instructions on how to define your own drive type.

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Enter

when

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Defining your own drive type

If the parameters for your hard disk do not parameters detected by the auto-sensing feature, or if you want to use your drive with parameters other than the defaults, you

can define your own drive type. (See Appendix A for a list of predefined hard disk drive types and their parameters.)

To define your own drive type, follow these steps:

1. Move thecursor to Type and select User.

2. Type the values in hard disk drive. the next field.

When you

Note

If you are going to install NetWare® 286, version 2.2, you must enable the system shadow option. See page 2-7.

Using the

Advanced

leave SETUP, make sure you save your changes.

each

field that are appropriate for your

Press Tab

System Setup Options

or ?’ and & to move the cursor to

match the

When you select the Advanced System Setup option from

the Main Menu, you see the Advanced System Setup screen. From this screen, you can select options that allow you to configure the computer’s cache memory and shadow memory, and define the advanced chipset.

Your system can automatically configure the Advanced

lNde

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System Setup options for you. To avoid configuration problems, you should let the system configure these options.

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Configuring cache memory

The system can configure your memory Cache options or you can manually set them. If you have installed external cache, enabling cache memory improves system performance, especially in large data retrieval and processing environments.

If you choose to configure the cache memory yourself (rather than let the system configure it for you), you can define the

burst wait states and two non-cacheable areas of memory.

However, it’s a good idea to let the system automatically configure this feature.

Configuring memory shadow

The system can configure the Memory Shadow options or you can manually enable shadowing for your system and video memory as well as for specific blocks of ROM.

Your computer can access RAM faster than ROM. The options on this screen allow your system to copy the contents of its system and/or video ROM into RAM. When you use shadowing, your system can perform certain operations faster, providing a significant increase in performance.

Note

For the best system performance, always set the

shadow and the Video shadow optionsto Enabled.

If you enable shadowing for specific blocks, the ROM located in this block is copied to the shadow area.

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System

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Configuring chipset registers

The system can automatically set your Advanced Chipset

Control

options or you can manually set them to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Setting these values correctly increases your

system performance; however, setting these values incorrectly

may cause your system to malfunction or shut down. Be sure to

set the Auto Configuration option to Enabled to let the system automatically configure these options to avoid problems.

Setting the Boot Options

When you select Boot Options from the Main Menu, you

see the Boot Options screen. Options on this screen allow you

to define the boot sequence and determine what information

you see when you start your system. The Disk drive boot sequence option determines the

order in which the computer checks the drives for an operating

system when you turn it on or reset it. The following table

describes the available options.

Disk drive boot sequence options

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select

A: then C:

C: then A:

c: only

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Load operating system from drive A. If it isn’t there, loads it from drive C (recommended setting).

Load operating system from drive C. If it isn’t there, loads it from drive A.

Load operating system from drive C.

If you set the Disk drive boot sequence option to C: only, you should disable the Floppy seek option so the system doesn’t access the diskette drive during the startup procedure. Disabling this option decreases start the system.

the time needed to

The other

your system starts.

The Display SETUP prompt during POST Option

allows you to disable the message Press <F2> to enter

SETUP

that you see during power-on diagnostics. You may

want to disable this prompt to prevent unauthorized users

from seeing the disabled, however, you can still start SETUP by pressing F2 during power-on diagnostics.

The Pause on the error message, followed by the message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup that you see when the system identifies a configuration error. If you disable this option, the system ignores configuration errors it finds during power-on diagnostics and starts as it normally would. It’s a good idea to keep this option enabled.

By disabling the System summary screen at boot option, you can disable the system summary screen that you see when you start the system. If you disable this option, your system starts more quickly. You can see the same screen by selecting the System Summary option from the SETUP Main Menu. (See page

options on this screen determine what you see when

SETUP

POST errors

prompt. Even when the message is

option allows you todisable

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Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options

When you select the Security and Anti-Virus option

from the Main Menu, you see the Security and Anti-Virus

screen. The password options on this screen let you define both a Supervisor and a User password. You can also specify whether a password is required when you start the system.

The virus protection options on this screen allow you to write

protect the boot sector on your hard disk drive and display prompts reminding you to periodically run a virus detection program and back up your hard disk drive. A Diskette Access option allows you to restrict diskette access at either

the User or Supervisor password level.

Entering of changing a password

You can define both User and Supervisor password levels for

this system. If this system will be used by more than one

person, you may want to set a Supervisor password for

yourself and a User password for others you don’t want to

have complete access to the system. For instance, you may want to restrict access to the diskette drives or the virus

protection features on this system.

If you enable the Password on boot option, you must enter the Supervisor or User password each time you turn on the system. If you do not enable this option, but you’ve defined passwords, you must enter the password each time you start

SETUP. If both a Supervisor enabled, SETUP displays options for setting the User password only to users who logged on with a User password.

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password and a User password are

To specify a User password, you must first specify a Supervisor password. Follow these steps to enter or change a Supervisor password:

1. Select the Set Supervisor Password option and press

Enter.

You see a Set Supervisor Password window. Type the password you a password of up to eight characters.

want to use, then

press

Enter. You can

define

3. Type

4. Press the spacebar. The Supervisor Password option

To set a User password, select the Set User Password option and follow the steps above.

the

same password a

see a message that your changes have been saved.

now displays Enabled.

second time

and press

Deleting passwords

To delete your passwords, follow these steps:

1. Set the Password on boot option to Disabled.

Delete the

password field and the confirmation field. Don’t type any characters in these fields.

Then delete the Supervisor

User password by pressing

password the same way.

Enter

for both the

Note

You must delete the User password before SETUP will allow

you to access the supervisor password

Enter. You

If you have forgotten your password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 6.

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Using the Virus Protection Features

Several options on the Security and Anti-Virus screen allow

you to define system protection features. The Diskette Access option allows you to restrict access

to your diskette drives based on the password levels you have defined. This prevents unauthorized users from accessing the drives and possibly introducing a virus to your system. You can restrict diskette access only if passwords are enabled and you have enabled the Password on boot option.

If you select Supervisor for this option, you can access the diskette drives only if you enter the Supervisor password when you start your system. Someone who starts the system with a User password, however, will see an error message when he or she tries to access the diskette drive. If you select the Diskette Access Option, you can access the diskette drives whether you enter the Supervisor or User password when you start the system.

Note

To use passwords for diskette drive access, you must enable the Password on boot option. If you select a password level or Diskette Access, but leave the Password on boot option disabled, you see an error message whenever you try to access your diskette drive.

User

for

You can also protect your system by selecting protect for the Fixed disk boot sector option. When this option is enabled, the system displays an error message when a program tries to write to the boot sector of

your hard disk drive. To use a legitimate program (such as the MS-DOS FORMAT command) you must disable the write protect option.

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Write to

Two additional options on this screen allow you to define time intervals for the system to display a prompt asking you whether you have performed your scheduled virus check or your scheduled backup for your hard disk drive. You can disable these prompts or have them display Daily, weekly, or monthly. If you respond that you have not performed these functions, however, the system still starts normally.

Using the Green PC Features

The Green PC options allow you to define how the energy saving features of this Energy Star compliant system will work for you. The options on the Green PC Features screen allow you to disable the energy-saving feature or set time-out periods to put the system and hard disk drive in a low-energy standby mode.

The Inactivity Timer 1 option sets the time-out period for video signals to your monitor. When the mouse or keyboard has been inactive for the time period you select here, your computer stops sending video signals to your monitor. If your monitor is also Energy Star compliant, it goes into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving video signals from your computer. Screens on monitors that aren’t Energy Star compliant will go blank when your system is in standby mode.

If you select a time period for the Lockout Timer as well as the Inactivity Timer1 option, the system won’taccept your keyboard input for the specified period of time after your system has returned to an active mode. This allows time for your monitor to return to full power also.

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The Fixed Disk Timeout optiondetermines the time-out period for your hard disk drive. The hard disk drive goes into a low-power standby mode when the mouse and keyboard have been inactive for the period of time you’ve indicated.

Note

Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some

applications. If you have problems, you may want to disable the Fixed Disk Timeout option.

Viewing the System Summary

When you select the system Summary option from the Main

Menu, the SETUP program displays a summary of the

configuration settings for your system.

This summary screen is the same one you see when you start

your system. You can choose not to have the system display

this screen so that system startup is faster. See page 2-9 for information on disabling this option.

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Exiting SETUP

When you leave SETUP, you can save your settings, or exit SETUP without saving your settings. You can also return all values to the factory defaults.

To leave SETUP, press ESC from any SETUP screen. From the SETUP Main Menu, you can perform the following functions:

Load ROM Default Values

Load Values

from

CMOS

Save Values to CMOS

Press Esc to leave SETUP and restart your computer.

Loads the factory default settings stored in ROM back into CMOS. If you change your system configuration using the SETUP program and then have problems, you can load ROM values to boot the system and start over.

Loads the current values stored in

CMOS for all SETUP options. This

ignores any changes you have made through SETUP.

Saves the changes you have made to your configuration to CMOS.

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Post-SETUP Procedures

After you run SETUP for the first time, you may need to install the operating system on your computer (if it is not already

installed). See your operating system manual for instructions.

Once you have installed your operating system, install any software you plan to use. See your application program manuals for instructions.

Installing the IDE Driver

If you want to take advantage of the high-speed performance available through your system’s local bus interface for the hard disk drive, you must install the IDE (integrated drive electronics) driver included on the Drivers diskettes.

If your system was configured for you, this driver and the SVGA drivers have been installed for you.

Before you install the IDE driver, make sure you back up your hard disk drive. Then use the installation program on the Drivers diskette 1 to install the driver.

Note

Make sure you use the installation program to install the

IDE driver. If you simply copy the driver files, the driver

won’t work correctly.

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Follow these steps to install the IDE driver:

Insert the Drivers diskette 1 in drive A.

Log onto the IDE subdirectory on drive A.

Type

INSTALL

and press

Enter.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the IDE driver on your hard disk. This installation program changes your

system’s CONFIG.SYS file so the system loads the IDE driver as part of its startup procedure. If you select the IDE driver for Windows, this program also modifies the SYSTEM.INI file for Windows.

You should always install the IDE driver for DOS. If you are using Windows, make sum you also install the IDE driver for Windows. Windows must be installed before you install the

driver for Windows. After you install the driver, the system reboots.

Note

Not all hard disk drives can take full advantage of the local bus IDE interface. To take advantage of this feature, your hard disk drive must support a 32-bit data path that utilizes double-word I/O. To find out whether your hard drive utilizes doubleword I/O, see the hardware specifications for the drive or contact the drive manufacturer and request a product specification.

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Installing Video Drivers

Drivers diskette 2, included with your system, contains several utilities and video drivers for Windows and popular DOS applications. For instructions on installing video drivers, see the README.TXT file included on the diskette.

Place Drivers diskette 2 in your diskette drive and log onto that drive from the DOS prompt. Then, type README and press

Enter

to display the file.

If you want to print the file so you can follow along as you install the drivers, type

To obtain drivers for additional applications or new drivers which may become available, contact the EPSON Connection

or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.

READMEP

and press

Enter.

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Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter briefly describes the following operations:

Working comfortably

Using energy wisely

Using your Green PC features

Inserting and removing diskettes

Stopping a command or program

Resetting the computer

Using the password

Changing theprocessor speed.

Working Comfortably

This section provides some tips for creating a comfortable work environment.

Use good posture. Keep your elbows, hips, and knees bent at approximately 90 degree angles and keep your wrists as close to horizontal as possible.

Vary your posture often and take frequent breaks. Stand up, stretch, and move around.

Use a good chair that supports your lower back. A chair withpadded

armrests lets you rest your arms as you work.

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Keep your copy stand at the same eye level as your screen. This reduces eye and neck strain. Also, rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance.

Be gentle with your keyboard. Too much force creates tension in your hands. Also, make sure your work surface has enough room for you to move the mouse or other pointing device freely.

Use good lighting that isn’t too bright. Try to keep bright light sources out of your field of vision when you are looking at the screen.

Place your monitor directly in front of you and sit about an arm’s length away from it. The top of the screen should be slightly below your eye level so you look down at the screen. Position the monitor so that no light is reflected from the screen

Using Energy Wisely

By purchasing this low-power, Energy Star compliant computer, you join a growing number of users concerned about conserving energy. Here are a few additional tips you can use

to be even more energy-wise:

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If your printer and monitor aren’t Energy Star compliant, turn them off when you’re not using them.

Use the print preview option on your software before you print something. You'll be able to catch formatting errors before you commit them to paper.

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If you have an electronic mail system available to you, send

E-mail rather than memos. Not only is this faster, but you’ll

save paper and storage space too.

Use recycled paper whenever you can and, if possible,

reuse or recycle used paper instead of throwing it away.

Using Your Green PC Features

If you have an Energy Starcompliant monitor, your computer places the monitor, the hard disk drive, or both into a low-power standby mode when the keyboard or mouse has been inactive for the time periods you select in SETUP. See Chapter 2 for information on setting these values.

When your system is in standby mode, the NumLock light on your keyboard flashes and your screen is blank. (Screens on noncompliant monitors go blank, but do not enter low-power standby mode.) Press any key or move the mouse to resume activity.

If the hard disk drive is in standby mode, it doesn’t return to active mode until you access it. You’ll hear it start again. It will take a few seconds to reach its operating speed and read or write to the disk. The hard disk drive access light turns on when the system begins accessing the disk.

Note

Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby

mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications. If you have problems, you may want to disable

the standby mode for the hard disk drive.

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Inserting and Removing Diskettes

To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the shutter leading into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive. When the disk is completely in the drive, turn down the

latch to secure the diskette in the drive. When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive

light is off; then press the release button or turn the latch. Remove the diskette and store it properly.

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Stopping a Command or Program

You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. If you have entered a DOS or application program

command that you want to stop, try one of the following:

Press Ctrl C

Press Ctrl Break.

If these methods do not work, you may need to reset the computer as described below. Do not turn off the computer to exit a program or stop a command unless you have to, because the computer erases any data you did not save.

Resetting the Computer

Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer% memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer.

For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again. However, resetting erases any data in memory that you have not saved; so reset only if

necessary.

Caution Do not reset the computer to exit a program. Some programs classify and store new data when you exit them. If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program, you may losedata.

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If you set the Disk drive boot sequence in SETUP to C: only (see Chapter 2), the operating system must be on the hard disk when you reset the computer. If you selected the other options, the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the operating system diskette in drive A. If you are using

DOS, you can press Ctrl Alt Del to reset the system.

You can also

side of your computer. The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the computer reloads the operating system.

If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and on again. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer and wait 20 seconds. If your operating system is not on the hard disk drive, insert a bootable diskette (one that contains the necessary portions of the operating system) in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

press the

RESET

button located on the front right

Using a Password

Using SETUP, you can define both a Supervisor level password and a User level password. You can also specify whether a password is required when you start the system. This password can also control who has access to the diskette drives.

If you enabledthe Password on boot option in SETUP, you must enter the Supervisor or User password every time you turn on or reset the computer. If you enter a password but disable the Password on boot option, you must enter the password when you start SETUP.

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If you set the Diskette Access option to Supervisor, you can access a diskette drive only if you entered the Supervisor password when you started your system. If you entered a User password when you started the system but the Access when you access the diskette drive.

When you need to enter your password, you’ll see the prompt, Enter password:. As you type your password, you see a rectangle for each character you type. When you press the computer loads the operating system (or starts SETUP).

If you don’t enter the correct password the first time you type it, you can try two more times. If you haven’t entered the correct password on the third try, the computer locks up to prevent unauthorized access. You see the message:

option is set to Supervisor, you see an error message

System Disabled!

Diskette

Enter,

You must either turn off the computer button to start over. In this situation, you cannot reset the computer by pressing Ctrl Alt Del.

press

the RESET

Note

If you want to delete your password, you must run the SETUP program and follow the instructions for deleting a password in Chapter 2.

If you do not remember your password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 6.

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Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: fast (the speed of your microprocessor) or slow (8 MHZ). At fast speed, the computer performs all tasks faster. The slow speed is available for compatibility with some copy-protected programs or application programs with specific timing requirements.

Some copy-protected programs also require you to leave a key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. To use a copy-protected program, you can change the speed to slow to access the diskette and return it to

fast speed when you are finished.

When your computer

the

front

panel is on When the computer is operating at

slow speed, the light is off.

You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering

one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on your key board:

To select slow speed, press Ctrl Alt and then press the -key on the numeric keypad. This turns off the speed light.

To select fast speed, press Ctrl Alt and then press t

numeric

keypad. The speed

operating at fast

light comes on.

speed, the SPEED light

on the

Note

You can use the co running a

these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed.

The speed setting remains computer or turn it off.

program. However, if the program uses one of

mmands

listed above while you are

in effect until you reset your

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Chapter 4

Installing and Removing Options

You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding

optional equipment such as system, video, or cache memory modules, option cards, or a microprocessor upgrade.

This chapter first describes how to remove your computer’s cover to install options and how to replace the cover when you are finished. It then describes the following:

Locating the internal components

a cl

Changing the jumper settings Installing and removing SIMMs (single inline memory

modules) Installing and removing option cards

a P

Adding video memory

Installing external cache

Installing microprocessor upgrades.

Once you have installed your options, see "Post-installation Procedures” on page 4-27.

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Removing the Cover

You need to remove the computer’s cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive (as described in Chapter 5). Follow these steps:

Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices

(including the monitor and printer).

Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical

outlet and from the back panel. Also disconnect any other

cables that are connected to the computer, including the keyboard cable.

3. If the monitor is on top of the computer, lift it off and set it to one side.

Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you.

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Remove the three screws below.

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securing the back panel, as shown

6. Grasping the sides of the cover, lift it up at an angle and pull

it off, as shown below:

7. Set the cover aside.

Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal surface of the back panel.

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Replacing the Cover

When you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, follow these steps:

1.2.Make sure all the internal components are installed properly. Check all cable corrections, especially those that might have

been loosened during your work.

Make sure alI cables are out of the way so they do not catch

3. on the cover.

Insert the lip at the front of the cover between the front bezel and the computer case and guide it straight down. (See the illustration on page 4-3.)

Replace the three cover retaining screws.

Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard,

and any other peripheral devices you have. Then reconnect

the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet.

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Locating the Internal Components

As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the illustration below to locate the major components inside your computer.

optional video

memory

sockets

optional

external cache

sockets

VESA

connector

option card connector board

SIMM sockets

microprocessor

bracket

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drive bays

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The illustration below shows the main system board inside

your computer. Use this illustration to locate jumpers, SIMM sockets, the microprocessor socket, external cache sockets, and

video memory chip sockets.

J19, J20. J21

optional

video

memory sockets

J24, J25, J26, J27. J28

optional external

cache

video, parallel, serial connectors

option card board connector

J1,J7

connector

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J11,J12

J13

VESA connector (for option card board connector)

J22, J23

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hard disk drive connector

Changing the Jumper Settings

The jumpers on the main system board are preset to factory default positions, indicated by an asterisk (*) in the tables below. (See the illustration above to locate jumpers.) Use the information in this section to change jumper settings, if

necessary.

Note

Any jumpers not listed in the following tables are for service

purposes only. Do not change their settings.

J23

CN3

1-2’

2-3 2-3*

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1-4

Enables the IDE hard disk drive controller Disables the IDE hard disk drive controller

Selects the system board battery Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP values to their factory defaults) Selects external battery

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External cache jumper settings

Note: If you have no external cache installed, the position of these jumpers

does not matter.

Processor clock jumper settings

Note: Change these jumpers only if you upgrade your CPU. Make sure you

set the jumpers correctly. A setting that is too fast could severly

damage your CPU.

Processor type jumper

Processor

486SX/SX2

487SX/Pentium OverDrive 486DX/DX2

Note: Change these jumpers only if you upgrade your CPU.

settings

J8 J9

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1-2,3-4 1-2,3-4

SVGA jumper settings

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VGA jumper function

Enable on-board VGA Disable on-board VGA

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J20

On On off off

Open

2-3

1-2

J10

Open Open

Open

J21

PS/2 mouse jumper settings

Jumper function

Enable PS/2 mouse support Disable PS/2 mouse support

Note: Enabling PS/2 mouse support reduces your system memory by 1 K. If

you need this extra memory, you can disable PS/2 mouse support and

use a serial mouse.

2-3 2-3

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Setting the Jumpers

To change a jumper setting, follow these steps:

Refer to the illustration on page 4-6 to locate the jumpers.

If there are any option cards installed in your computer, you need to remove them to access the jumpers. See page 4-19.

A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins. Use the following table to identify the pin settings for 2-pin, 3-pin, and 4pin jumpers. To identify pin 1, look at the system board under the jumper. A triangle is traced on the board at pin 1.

I I

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2-pin On

3-pin

move a

1-2

jumper from one position to another, use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and gently move it to the desired position.

Caution

Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any components on the main system board.

Replace any option cards you removed, if necessary.

See page 4-16 for instructions.

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lnstalling Memory Modules (SIMMs)

Your computer comes with 4MB or 8MB of memory on a SIMM. By installing additional SIMMs, you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 64MB.

There are four SIMM sockets on the main system board, and each can contain one memory module. You can install 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB SIMMs.

The following table shows the recommended SIMM

configurations. (An x indicates that no SIMM is installed in that

bank.) Do not install SIMMs in any other configuration.

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SIMM configurations (continued)

BANK 1 4MB 8MB

BANK 2

X X

BANK 3

Total

20 MB

16MB

1MB

32MB 2MB

32MB

16MB

32MB

16MB 16MB 16MB

32MB

8MB

16MB

32MB

X X

Ix Ix Ix

16MB

36MB

40MB 48MB 48MB 64MB 64MB

I I I I I

Use only tin-plated, 32-bit or 36-bit, 72-pin, fast-page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 70ns or faster. Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed.

Your SIMM sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustrations. If you’re not sure how to install SIMMs, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for assistance.

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Inserting SIMMs

Make sure the computer is turned off and the cover is off. Then follow these steps to install SIMMs:

Refer to the illustration on page sockets on the right side of the system board, next to the power supply connector.

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 4-19 for instructions.)

Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you.

Position the SIMM at an angle over the empty SIMM socket, as shown below, aligning the notch in the middle of the SIMM with the separator in the center of the socket.

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to locate the SIMM

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Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the

5. slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again.

Replace any option cards you removed. (See page 4-16 for instructions.)

Removing SIMMs

If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones, for example), make sure the computer is turned off and then follow the steps below:

Use the illustration on page 4-5 to locate the SIMM sockets on the right of the system board near the power supply connector.

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 4-19 for instructions.)

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3. Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end, as shown below. The SIMM falls to the side.

4. Remove the SIMM from the socket.

Follow the same procedure to remove any other SIMMs.

6. If you are inserting different SIMMs, follow the instructions on page 4-13 to install them.

Replace any option cards you removed, as described below.

Installing an Option Card

This section explains how to install option cards in your computer. Your computer has five 16-bit slots, three full-length and two half-length. Two of the full-length slots are VESA compatible.

Before you install any option cards in your system, make

As you install option cards, keep these guidelines in mind:

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Install VESA compatible cards in either of the two longer slots with the extra VESA connectors. If you have an 8-bit card, you can install it in a 16-bit slot, as long as it fits.

Check the components on your card and the system board before deciding which slot to use. Make sure that no components are touching or obstructing other cards or cables.

When you unpack the option card, do not touch the components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connectors. If you need to set it down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original packing material with

the component side facing up. Keep the packing materials

in case you remove the card later.

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Adjust any switches or jumpers on the card, if necessary, before you install it. (See the option card instructions.) Also,

see if you need to change any jumpers on the system board, such as jumper J15, which determines the wait states for your VESA slots. See page 4-7 for more information.

Installing a Card in a Full-length Slot

Refer to the illustration below and follow these steps to install an option card in one of the full-length slots:

Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover to the computer, as shown below. (Keep the screw to secure

the option card to the computer.)

Slide out the slot cover and set it aside. (Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later.)

Hold the card along the top comers and guide it into the slot, as shown below. (If you are installing a full-length card, insert the front edge of the card into the corresponding

guide inside the computer’s front panel.)

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Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fit into place. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull the card all the way out and try again.

Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining

4. screw.

Installing a Card in a Half-length Slot

Follow these instructions to install a card in one of the half-length slots:

Remove the retaining screw securing the slot cover bracket.

1. Remove the bracket by lifting it straight up and out of the small metal holder at the bottom.

slot cover bracket

2. Remove the slot cover.

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Hold the card along the top comers with the components

facing down and guide it into the slot.

Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly

(but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fit

into place. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull

the card all the way out and try again.

Replace the slot cover bracket by inserting it into the small metal holder below the option slots.

Secure the slot cover bracket to the computer with the

retaining screw.

Removing an Option Card

You may need to remove an option card to access components on the main system board-to change a jumper setting for

example. You may also want to remove a card if you no longer need it. Refer to the illustrations on pages 4-17 and 4-18 and follow these steps:

If you are removing a card from one of the full-length slots, first remove the retaining screw securing the option card to the computer. Then pull the card straight out of the slot.

If you are removing a card from one of the half-length slots,

first remove the slot cover bracket. Then pull the card straight out of the slot.

3. Set the card aside with the component side facing up.

4. If you are not installing another option card, replace the option slot cover, (slot cover bracket), and retaining screw.

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Adding Video Memory

Your computer comes with 1MB of video memory. You can

increase your video memory to 2MB by installing eight video DRAM, 256KB x 4 x 4, 40-pin, DIP (Dual Inline Package) chips. This is useful for

supporting high resolutions with many colors. You need to install eight video DRAM DIP chips to upgrade

the memory. For the memory to work properly, you must

install one chip in each of the empty video memory sockets on

the system board.

Note that your video memory sockets may not look exactly like

the ones in the illustration. If you’re not sure how to install

video memory chips, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for

assistance.

Follow these steps to install video memory chips:

Locate the video memory chip sockets on the main system

board, shown on page 4-5. The chip sockets are labeled U34

through U41.

running

graphics-intensive applications or for

2. If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 4-19 for instructions.

Caution

To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the memory chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer% back panel Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them.

Remove the memory chips from their package and inspect

each one. All the pins should be straight.

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If any of the pins are bent or crooked, straighten them gently with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with

the other pins. Be careful when you do this; the pins are

fragile and can break off easily.

Position one of the DIP chips over the first empty socket as shown below, aligning the notch on the chip with the notch on the socket.

Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure

it is correctly aligned). If the chip does not go in smoothly,

remove it and try again.

When the chip is properly positioned, push down firmly on

both ends to make sure it is well-seated.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 to install the remaining chips.

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-16 for instructions.

Now

run SETUP

as described in Chapter 2 so that your

system recognizes the increased memory.

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Installing External Cache

You can install 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB of external cache on

your system.

To install 64KB of external cache, use eight SRAM, 28-pin, 8x8, 20ns DIP chips, and one 8x8, 20ns tag chip

To install 128KB of external cache, use four SRAM, 28-pin, 32 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one 8 x 8, 20ns tag chip

To install 256KB of external cache, use eight SRAM, 28-pin, 32 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one 32 x 8, 20ns tag chip

To install any cache on a 486DX/50 system or a system with a Pentium OverDrive processor, make sure the tag chip is a 151ns chip.

For the cache memory to work properly, you must install chips in the following configuration (each bank contains four cache

memory sockets):

Cache memory configurations

BANK0 BANK1 Tag SRAM U44,45,46,47

8Kx8 8Kx8 8Kx8 32Kx8

32Kx8 32Kx8 32Kx8

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U48,49,50,51 U43

(empty)

8Kx8

Total cache 64KB

128KB

Installing the External Cache Chips

Note that your external cache memory sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustration. If you’re not sure how to install external cache chips, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for assistance.

Follow these steps to install the external cache chips:

Locate the external cache memory sockets on the main system board, shown on page 4-5.

If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See

page 4-19

caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the cache chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel. Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them.

Remove the cache chips from their package and inspect

them. The pins should point inward at slightly less than a

90° angle.

for instructions.

If any of the pins are bent or crooked, straighten them gently

with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with

the other pins. Be careful when you do this; the pins are

fragile and can break off easily.

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Position one of the cache chips over the first socket as shown below, aligning the pins on the chip with the holes in the

socket. Align the small notch on the end of the chip with the corresponding notch on the socket.

notch

Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure it is correctly aligned). If the chip goes in at an angle, remove it and try again

When the chip is properly positioned, push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well-seated.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the remaining chips.

Change jumpers J24, J25, J26, J27, and J28, as described on page 4-8, to match to the amount of cache you installed.

Replace any option cards you removed (page 416); then replace the computer’s cover.

10. Run SETUP to enable the External Cache option on the Advanced System Setup menu. (See Chapter 2).

When the computer restarts, it displays the amount of external

cache you have installed.

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Upgrading the Microprocessor

You can upgrade your microprocessor with a faster one to improve system performance; see the Appendix for a list of compatible microprocessors.

Note that your microprocessor socket may not look exactly like the one in the illustration. If you’re not sure how to install a microprocessor, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for assistance.

Follow these steps to replace the microprocessor:

1. Use the illustration on page 4-5 to locate the microprocessor on the system board. The microprocessor chip may be inserted in a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket.

caution

Make sure you ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel before you touch the processor chip. Then as possible while you install it. Do not touch the pins on the processor chip; handle it only by the edges.

remain as stationary

If there are any option cards in your way, remove them. See page 4-19 for instructions.

If necessary, disconnect the diskette drive and hard disk drive cables from the main system board to reach the socket. (see chapter 5.)

To open the socket, locate the handle at the base of the socket. (The handle rests under a plastic tab.) Press the handle down and away from the tab; then lift it upright to release the chip from the socket. The illustration on page 4-26 shows this handle in the released position.

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Note

If your socket has a basket-type handle, lift the handle straight up to release the microprocessor.

Gently pull the microprocessor straight up and set it aside.

(Store the chip in the packaging included with your new

microprocessor, in case you need to reinstall it later.)

Remove the replacement chip from its package and inspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install the microprocessor chip. Contact your vendor for a new one.

7. Position the microprocessor over the socket, aligning the notched edge on the chip (marked with a dot) with the extra hole on the socket, as shown below.

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If you install the microprocessor chip in the wrong

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8. Make sure the pins in the processor chip are directly over the holes in the socket. Then gently push the microprocessor straight into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides.

If you are installing a 486 chip rather than a Pentium OverDrive processor, you’ll see an extra row of holes

around the outside of the socket.

9. Secure the processor chip by pressing the ZIF handle back to

the closed position.

10. If you are upgrading from a 486SX or SX2 processor to a DX, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive processor, you need to change the jumper settings of J8, J9, and J10. If you are upgrading to a CPU with a different clock speed, you may need to change the setting of jumpers J11, J12, J13, and J14. See the tables on page 4-8 for the correct jumper settings.

11. If you are upgrading to a DX, DX2, or Pentium Over-Drive microprocessor, you must also install a heat sink over the microprocessor. Follow the instructions included with the heat sink.

12. Replace any cables you disconnected Then replace the computer’s cover.

13. Run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to update your computer’s configuration with the new processor.

Post-installation Procedures

After you install or remove options such as memory modules or a microprocessor, you must run SETUP to update the computer’s configuration. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

Additionally, you may need to add some commands to your

configuration files. See your operating system manual and the

manual that came with your optional equipment.

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Chapter 5

Installing and Removing Drives

This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including hard disk drives, a diskette drive, a tape drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here, you should be able to install it the same way.

Your computer can hold up to four mass storage devices. You can install one hard disk drive using the internal mounting bracket below the diskette drive. In the externally accessible

bays, you can install a

a tape drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. To install or remove a drive, first remove the computer’s cover

as described in Chapter 4. Then remove any option cards to access the drive bracket. Once you

replace any option cards you removed. See Chapter 4 for instructions.

Follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to install and remove drives:

second diskette drive, a hard disk drive,

have

installed the drive,

Removing the diskette drive and mounting bracket

Installing a hard disk drive using the mounting bracket

Removing a hard disk drive from the mounting bracket

Installing a drive in an externally accessible drive bay

Removing a drive from an externally accessible drive bay

Post-installation procedures.

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Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for the drive

you are installing. See the documentation that came with your drive for more information.

Removing the Diskette Drive and Mounting Bracket

Your computer has a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in a

mounting bracket. (You may also have a hard disk drive installed in the bracket.) In order to install or remove any drives, you must first remove the drive(s) and mounting bracket.

Refer to the illustrations below and follow these steps:

Remove the two cables from the diskette drive. Grasp the connectors and pull them straight out so you do not bend

the

pins; do not pull on the cables. (If necessary, remove the

cables from the hard disk drive also.)

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Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay and

2. brace.

drive bay

Slide the bracket and drive(s) away from the front of the

brace

computer and lift them out.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive Using the Mounting

Bracket

You can install a hard disk drive below the diskette drive in the mounting bracket, once you have removed the bracket and drive from the computer. In order to fit in this space, your hard disk drive must be 1 inch high by 3½ inches wide. If you have a larger hard disk drive, you can install it in one of the drive bays (see page 5-15).

This section includes steps for the following procedures:

Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if necessary)

Installing a hard disk drive below the diskette drive in the mounting bracket

Replacing the mounting bracket and drives in the computer

Connecting the drive cables.

If you have two hard disk drives, one must be configured as the master (which contains your operating system), and the other as the slave. Be sure to check the jumper settings on the hard disk drive before you install it.

Also, you may need to know the number of cylinders, heads, sectors, etc., if the hard disk drive auto-sensing feature in SETUP is unable to correctly identify your drive. The hard disk drive table used in the SETUP program is included in

Appendix A, along with a table of jumper settings for high-capacity EPSON drives. If your drive is not listed or you need more information, see the documentation that came with your drive or contact the manufacturer.

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Removing the Mounting Frames

If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive, remove them before you install the drive. Follow these steps:

On your drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal

grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws securing them to the mounting frame and remove the guiderail and grounding plate.

plastic guiderail

mounting frames

2. Then remove the two screws securing each mounting frame to the drive and remove the frames.

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Note

Before you install the hard disk drive, turn it over so you can see the circuit board, as shown below. Locate the side of the drive connector containing pin 1, indicated by a “1” or “2” printed on the board. You will need to know the location of pin 1 when you connect the hard drive cable.

pin 1

Installing the Hard Disk Drive Below the Diskette Drive

Follow these steps to install a hard disk drive in the bracket below the diskette drive:

1. With the drive components facing down, slide the drive into the bracket until the front of the drive is nearly flush with the edge of the bracket.

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Align the holes in the drive with the oval-shaped holes in the

bracket.

Secure the drive with two or four screws, depending on the location of the holes.

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Replacing the Bracket and Drives in the Computer

Follow these steps to replace the bracket and drives in your

computer:

Lower the bracket with the drives into the mounting area

1. and slide it forward, inserting the front of the diskette drive through the drive slot in the front panel of the computer.

Make sure the holes in the bracket are aligned with the holes

2. in the drive bay and brace. Then secure the bracket with the

screws you removed previously.

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Connecting the Drive Cables

After you replace the bracket, you need to

connect

the cables for both the hard disk drive and the diskette drive. This section includes steps for the following procedures:

Connecting the drive ribbon cable to the system board

Connecting the cables to the hard disk drive(s)

Reconnecting the cables to the diskette drive.

Connecting the drive cable to the system board

Follow the steps below to connect the hard drive ribbon cable to the system board, if it is not already connected.

Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable; it is a flat cable with a connector on each end and an additional connector on the ribbon cable. All the connectors on this cable look the same.

system board connector

connector for second hard disk drive

connector for first

hard disk drive

red wire

2. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board.

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3. Position the system board connector end of the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 of the connector on the system board. There is a “1” printed on the system board to identify pin 1.

connector

4. Make sure the holes in the connector fit over the pins; then push in the cable connector.

could severely damage your system board when you push

Connecting the ribbon and power cables to the drive

Follow these steps to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable to the drive:

Locate the hard disk drive connector on the end of the hard

disk drive ribbon cable.

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Locate pin 1 on the drive connector. If you do not see it on the connector casing and you did not locate it before you replaced the drive bracket, you may have to remove the drive and turn it over to check the circuit board. See page 5-14 for instructions on removing the drive and page 5-6 for instructions on locating pin 1 on the drive connector.

3. Position the connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive.

4. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins; then push in the connector.

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5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic

connector on the end.)

6. Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched corners line up with the notched corners of the power supply connector on the hard disk drive.

notched

corners

Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the

connector.

If you do not align the cable connector correctly, you could

severely damage your hard disk drive when you push it in.

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Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive

After you replace the drive bracket and connect the hard drive

cables, you need to reconnect the diskette drive cables.

red wire

Refer to the illustration above while you follow these steps:

Locate the connector on the diskette drive ribbon cable.

2. Identify pin 1 on the drive and align the connector so that the red wire is at pin 1. Push in the connector.

3. Locate the power supply cable with the small connector.

4. Position the power supply cable connector so that the holes fit over all the pins. The red wire on the cable will align with pin 1 identified at the power connector on the circuit board of the drive. Push in the connector.

red wire

Caution

If you do not align the cable connector correctly, you could severely damage your diskette drive when you push it in.

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Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket

Follow these steps if you need to remove the hard disk drive

from the bracket:

Disconnect the cables from the back of the hard disk drive

1. and diskette drive in the bracket. Grasp the connectors and pull them straight out so you do not bend the pins; do not pull on the cables.

Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay and

2. brace.

3. Slide the bracket and drive away from the front of the computer and lift them out.

Remove the screws securing the hard disk drive to the

bracket and slide the drive out of the bracket.

5. Replace the diskette drive and bracket following the instructions on page 5-8.

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Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay

Your system comes with two externally accessible drive bays. You can use these bays to install any combination of the following: a second diskette drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, tape drive, or optical drive.

If you are installing a diskette drive or a tape drive with a standard 5.25-inch diskette drive connector, you can connect it using the diskette drive cable that came with your system. If you are installing a hard disk drive or drive with a different type of connector, you may need to purchase a different cable.

If you are installing a second hard disk drive, be sure its

jumper(s) are set to configure it as the slave drive; the master

drive is the first one, which contains your operating system. A table of jumper settings for highcapacity EPSON drives is included in Appendix A. If your drive is not listed or you need more information, see the documentation that came with your drive or contact the manufacturer.

If you are installing a hard disk or other type of drive with a

3½-inch form factor, you will need to attach mounting frames

to the drive. If you are installing a drive that already has mounting frames on it, see if it also has a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to it. If so, follow step 1 on

page 5-5 to remove the guiderail and grounding plate. Then go

to "Installing the Drive” on page 5-17. This section includes steps for the following procedures:

Attaching mounting frames to the drive (if necessary)

Installing the drive in the bay

Connecting the drive cables.

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Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive

Follow these steps to attach mounting frames to a drive:

Locate the two mounting frames and four screws that came with the drive.

2. As shown below, place a mounting frame on one side of the drive and align it so that the oval holes in the frame are positioned over the holes in the drive. Then secure the

mounting frame to the drive with the two screws.

3. Repeat step 2 to attach a mounting frame to the other side of the drive.

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Installing the Drive

Before you can install a drive in one of the external bays, you must first remove the mounting bracket with the diskette drive (and possibly a hard disk drive). See page 5-2 for instructions. Then follow these steps to install a drive in the upper or lower drive bay:

Remove the faceplate from the bay by pushing it out from the inside of the computer.

Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later (or you are installing a hard disk drive).

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2. Slide the drive through the slot into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer.

Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with the mounting holes in the drive or mounting frames. Then secure both sides of the drive to the bay using the retaining screws.

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Connecting the Drive and Power Cables

To connect the drive to the computer, you need to connect both

the drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable. If you are installing a hard disk drive, follow the instructions on pages 5-9 through 5-12. Then go to step 5. If you are installing a diskette or tape drive, follow the steps below.

If you are installing a diskette drive, locate the diskette drive ribbon cable. (The connector in the middle of the cable is already connected to the system board.)

If you are installing a drive with a card-edge connector, make sure you align the key-way (the plastic divider) with the gap in the drive connector, as shown below.

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If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive with a header

connector, see page 5-13 for instructions on connecting the cable.

Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector on the end.)

Align the notched corners of the power supply cable

connector with the notched corners of the drive’s power

supply connector (such as the one shown below). Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the

connector.

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notched

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Installing and Removing Drives

Epson ActionPC 5000 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Optional Equipment

System Memory

Video Memory

Cache Memory

Microprocessor

Drives

SVGA and IDE Drivers

How to Use This Manual

Where to Get Help

CompuServe On-line Support

Contents

Getting started

Choosing a Location

Unpacking Your Computer

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Connecting System Components

Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse

Connecting a Monitor

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning On the Computer

Turning Off the Computer

Using SETUP

Starting the SETUP Program

Using the System Setup Option

Checking System Memory

Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types

Setting the Boot Options

Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options

Using the Virus Protection Features

Using the Green PC Features

Viewing the System Summary

Exiting SETUP

Post-SETUP Procedures

Installing the IDE Driver

Installing Video Drivers

Working comfortably

Using Energy Wisely

Using Your Green PC Features

Inserting and Removing Diskettes

Stopping a Command or Program

Resetting the Computer

Using a Password

Changing the Processor Speed

Removing the Cover

Replacing the Cover

Locating the Internal Components

Changing the Jumper Settings

Setting the Jumpers

lnstalling Memory Modules (SIMMs)

Inserting SIMMs

Removing SIMMs

Installing an Option Card

Installing a Card in a Full-length Slot

Installing a Card in a Half-length Slot

Removing an Option Card

Adding Video Memory

Installing External Cache

Installing the External Cache Chips

Upgrading the Microprocessor

Post-installation Procedures

Removing the Diskette Drive and Mounting Bracket

Removing the Mounting Frames

Installing the Hard Disk Drive Below the Diskette Drive

Replacing the Bracket and Drives in the Computer

Connecting the Drive Cables

Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive

Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket

Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay

Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive

Installing the Drive

Connecting the Drive and Power Cables